Hardware Heavily scratched DS bottom screen

[light27]

I just got a DS in almost perfect condition except for one problem; the digitizer. It is heavily scratched. What do I do?
(It looks worse than in the photo)

 

[RocketRobz]

It may need to be replaced.

 

[light27]

I'm fine with that, but do you have any methods to clean it that I could try before replacing it?

 

[RocketRobz]

I'm fine with that, but do you have any methods to clean it that I could try before replacing it?

I don't think heavy scratches can be cleaned off.

 

[sup3rgh0st]

I'm fine with that, but do you have any methods to clean it that I could try before replacing it?

You could attempt to buff the scratches out with a plastic polish, not sure how effective or potentially destructive that would be though. You'd want to do some research first.

 

[light27]

You could attempt to buff the scratches out with a plastic polish, not sure how effective or potentially destructive that would be though. You'd want to do some research first.

Yeah... I really don't want to use any abrasive stuff.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

It may need to be replaced.

This.

The touchpanel is finished. Good thing is: Cheap spare part. Look up a guide on ifixit.com – working on DS consoles isn't pleasant but doable. Please apply a screen protector after replacement: The weak, soft plastic of a resistive touchscreen is prone to scratches. One playthrough of Kirby Mass attack and it will look awful again. A foil is easier to replace than the panel.


Good luck and have fun!